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Position: Payroll Coordinator
Location: Midland, MI
Duration: 3 Months Contract
Shift: Days. 8 hrs. (Mon-Fri)
Salary: $40 /hr.- $42/hr.
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the timely and accurate payment of employees and vendors.. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and federal legislation affecting payroll and accounts payable; understands and follows applicable provisions. Prepares required tax filings and other reporting requirements for both payroll and accounts payable.
Serves as a point of contact for all leaders and employees to answer Payroll and Accounts Payable policy and procedure related questions and resolve moderately complex to difficult issues with minimal guidance. Lead the planning and implementation of assigned projects. Prepare and maintain special internal and external reports as requested by immediate supervisor.
Answer non-routine requests for information on policy interpretation. Develops, coordinates, and recommends changes for process improvement and workflow. Develop methods and procedures for compiling and analyzing data for reports and special projects.
Conduct periodic audits of payroll activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
May plan, assign,and/or supervise the work of others. Participate in professional development sessions or seminars. Workon special projects.
Lead special and cross-functional project teams. Present training sessions related to payroll (time and attendance system, payroll policies/procedures, etc).
Perform additional duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(35%)* Payroll: responsible for accurate preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of payroll for the health system. Manage electronic timekeeping system. Review the computation of pay and associated deductions for accuracy. Maintain understanding of human resource labor and pay rules and regulations. Process time off requests, payroll adjustments, non-benefit deductions, and garnishments. Balance and reconcile net pay, taxes, taxable wages, and tax related deductions. File timely and accurate online payments for tax withholding, child support, and other deductions.
(35%)* Accounts Payable: manage accounts payable by reviewing and processing invoices for the health system using digital invoicing system and accounting software. Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors. Compare purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges. Reconcile vendor statements. Process and distribute payments. Ensure vendors are paid timely and accurately while adhering to departmental procedures.
(20%)* Customer Service: provide support as a critical point of contact for employees and vendors. Respond to inquiries related to employee time cards, payroll policies and procedures, tax withholdings, etc., as well as vendor inquiries related to invoicing and payment. Ensure issues are escalated and resolved promptly.
(10%)* Regulatory Reporting: responsible for reporting to the state and federal government including State of Michigan, Internal Revenue Service, Unemployment Insurance Agency, Social Security Administration. This consists of quarterly reporting of federal taxable wage and taxes paid, monthly and annual reporting of state sales and withholding tax, quarterly reporting of wages that qualify for unemployment, annual reporting of employee wage and tax statements, annual reporting of required vendor payments.
Submission Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in payroll, accounting, or accounts payable required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field preferred.
Salary : $40 - $42
